Hurricane Sarah

Interesting times indeed. Obama cancelled events for today to travel back to Chicago to monitor "hurricane activity."

There's no doubt that the Palin pick has generated chaos on the campaign trail. Most of the chaos has focused on the Republicans, but it must be having an impact on Obama as well. Here's what I think is happening:

Obama is getting mixed advise from staffers and advisers. The campaign is unsure how to proceed, thus requiring cabinet level discussions - either in person or by phone - to determine a short-term course of action. This is important because the situation must be handled carefully - any over-reach on the part of Democrats could backfire wildly. That's the problem with political opportunity - you always pay a price.

So, my guess is that the Obama campaign will reign in advisers and staffers today. No more comments forthcoming on Palin, except for Obama/Biden (hopefully, with less emphasis on Biden). They will choose a strategy that focuses on issues, and ask for surrogate help to demonstrate why Palin is professionally incompetent for the position of VP.

Polls are starting to show landslide and believe me, it won't be long before the downticket republican candidates start to panic. This has the makings of a not-so-slow motion train wreck. But, that's what mavericks do - win some, lose some. Easy come, easy go.

This storm is just beginning. As it gathers strength, Obama and team want to be monitoring the damage from afar.